Exploring Niagara
The Arts

Ph: 1-800-511-SHAW
Web: www.shawfest.com

Honoring one of Canada's most brilliant cultural icons and one of the worlds finest theatre companies, The Shaw Festival debuted in 1962 and is an annual eight-month celebration of plays by Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries - from Oscar Wilde and Noel Coward to Chekhov, Isben and Brecht.  Unique in terms of its focus, geographical reach and artistic development, The Shaw is like no other theatre in North America.

The Shaw Festival runs from April to December in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario in three three distinct theaters (the Festival Theatre, the Royal George Theatre, and the Court House Theatre). 

129 Queen Street beside Angie Strauss Fashions
Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
905-468-2255
Fax: 905-468-9701
E-mail: angiestrauss@acncanada.net

The gallery features paintings, prints and cards in watercolors and oils by renowned Canadian artist Angie Strauss. Open year round.

153 King Street P.O. Box 1753
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Ph: 905-468-8923
E-mail: eric@poulinart.com

Featuring the art of Chantal Poulin.   Poulin is best known for the figures; nevertheless it was landscapes in a solo exhibition that launched the artist's career. 

When Poulin first visited Niagara-on-the-Lake, it was love at first sight! The century old trees, the vineyards and orchards, the parks, the architecture but more importantly the very special light, inspired the artist to devote a growing part of creativity to the representation of the mystical beauty of the Niagara vineyards.  Poulin's landscapes are available in small pastels and paintings and large oil paintings. The smaller ones are mostly plein-air pochades, works that are performed outdoors and capture the fleeting moment of the day

92 Picton Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
905-468-3659
Fax: 905-468-1852
E-mail: forsythed@aol.com

Featuring the works of Canadian Artists/Printmakers Doug Forsythe & Marsha Forsythe. The gallery offers our world famous "Dory Planters", an impressive collection of original watercolors, oils, Intaglio prints, Art cards, posters, The Niagara-on-the-Lake Series and The America's Cup Series and other gift ideas.

223 King Street "The old Train Station"
Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
Ph: 905-468-8548
Fx: 905-468-8395
E-mail: ted@exclusivelynative.com

Showcasing works by Local Aboriginal Artists, authentic native wares. Gallery and gift shop.

855 Lakeshore Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
Ph: 905-646-1965

A multi-dealer centre with over 6000 square feet of fine quality antiques and collectibles, including furniture, jewelery, glass and China, primatives and much more. Open daily, 10 am - 5 pm.

116 Queenston Street at the Niagara Pkwy
Queenston L0S 1P0
Ph: 905-262-4510
Fx: 905-262-4477
E-mail: weirlib@becon.org

Samuel E. Weir amassed a collection and library of art unique in Canada specializing in works pertaining to the history of the Niagara Region, portraits of the area's founders, as well as Canadian painting up to and including the Group of Seven, old Quebec silver, Indian artifacts, French Impressionists et al.

92 Queen Street
at Victoria Street behind the Shaw Cafe
Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
Ph: 905-468-2880
Fx: 905-687-3484
E-mail: canadawork@aol.com

Stir your soul with works of over 150 Canadian artists. An exceptional gallery of one-of-a-kind art in numerous mediums. Open year round.

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